Tag: Contemplation
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Chasing Parker – Read Psalm 119:33-40
It was a very mild morning in February but there was still a lot of snow on the ground. We had received enough snow in the last 2 weeks to ensure that the paths in my forest would continue to be knee deep for a good while yet, no matter how mild it gets. I…
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Read Psalm 91: Dangers on the path ahead
I was walking early in the morning, conscious of the recent coyote sightings in the north end of our neighbouring forest. As we walked along, Ruby ran ahead on the narrow path that leads to the main arteries through the large County Forest Tract. I was climbing up the last hill when I heard her…
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Finding God in Nature Read Psalm 19:1-6
It has been many years since I first read Oswald Chambers’ great devotional work, My Utmost for His Highest. In it, I came across a thought that had never occurred to me before. He said, “When you have thoughts and ideas that are worthy of credit to God, learn to compare and associate them with…
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Read John 21:1-14 What do I do now, Lord?
John 21 part 1 I love to dive into a story like this one, questioning the events and even putting myself into it as one of the participants. I invite you to come along on this journey with me and see what we can discover. First of all, read John 21:1-14 through twice, slowly.…
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Read Acts 16:6-10 He knows where not to go
I’m currently taking courses to be a Spiritual Director. I have 4 practicum Directees, and each month I meet with them to test and hone my skills. I am in my third month of Practicum and I feel like I’m floundering. I tend to let my natural bent towards advice-giving take over, and that’s not…
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Read Philippians 2:12-13: Posture Changing
I have been going to a chiropractor for many years, and one of the things he’s always on me about is my bad posture. Specifically, forward head posture. My shoulders are typically rounded with my head forward and looking down. This is how I’ve gone through my whole life. Many times my chiro has tried…
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Read Psalm 143: Guidance for those who are in despair
I was at a low point; this time I couldn’t seem to drag myself out of it. Now that my job has ended, I found myself bored and despondent; I didn’t have enough to keep me occupied and pull me out of my slump. In my morning quiet time, I followed the outline of Psalm…
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Read Matthew 14: 21-23 DISMISS THE CROWDS
Sometimes little transition passages between Biblical narratives are packed with lessons for us. These few verses are one example of that. Jesus had just finished feeding 5,000 people; an amazing miracle. I’m sure He and the disciples were all tired. No doubt the disciples were looking forward to having Jesus to themselves for a while;…
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Read Zechariah 3: 1-10 Clean Garments
I look over the last day or so, and I stand before the Lord, feeling dirty. How can I be a leader if I myself am unclean? I am reminded again how undeserving I am of a place in His Kingdom. I remembered Joshua, the high priest, when the Lord took off his clothes that…
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WINTER IS COMING: Read Psalm 1
About a month ago, I was reading about “The Blessedness of Winter” in Richard Foster’s book ‘Prayer’. In it he describes a tree losing its outer covering to expose all the imperfections and irregularities of the tree. That really resonated with me, since I am approaching what I expect will be a winter season…
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